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Cell Biology

This research area has three sub-fields, namely Reproductive Cell Biology, Contact Dermatitis and Histological techniques that are all connected with each other by the central theme, cell culture. The Reproductive Cell Biology area focuses on male infertility (e.g. decondensation ability of spermatozoa) and external factors influencing cervical cell growth and viability. The Contact Dermatitis area focuses on the effects of external factors such as latex, other allergy promoting molecules as well as the water quality of South Africa on cells in culture. The Histological Techniques area concentrates on the development and utilisation of the Electron Microscope, the Reflex Miscroscope and Digital Equipment to study cells in culture.

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Research articles in refereed specialist journals

Meyer LL, Pretorius E, Whitcutt JM: 2001. Investigating parameters influencing the K-562 cell line: A cytotoxicity assay for potential application to water quality assessment. South African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection, 16(2, 3), pp 77-81.

Pretorius E, Clarke FC: 2001. Geometric morphometric analysis of the male and female body shape of Amblyomma gemma, A. variegatum and A hebraeum. International Journal of Acarology, 27(4), pp 271-279.

Pretorius E, Motsoane NA, Bester MJ: 2001. Evaluation of the biological safety of condoms using an in vitro cell culture method. South African Medical Journal, 91(1), pp 51.

Richards PDG, Deeming DC: 2001. Correlation between shell colour and ultrastructure in pheasant eggs. British Poultry Science, 42, pp 338-343.

Vorster W, Lizamore DJ: 2001. The Avian embryo: A developmental research tool. Netherlands Journal of Zoology, 51(2), pp 135-153.